Elan

1947 Directed by Mehboob Khan

About Elan

Javed, a poor student, loves Nazparvar. She is pushed into marrying his cruel cousin. Years later Javed, now a lawyer, defends her when she is accused of murdering her husband.

Cast & crew

More about Elan

Mehboob Khan directed this Muslim-social melodrama. Naushad wrote the music. The cast includes Surendra, Munawwar Sultana, Himalayawala, and Zebunissa. It was the sixth-highest-grossing Indian film of 1947.

Themes

Music

Naushad wrote the music.

Notes

  • The film argues for education.
  • Surendra leads the billed cast.